Hey guys - haven't been on the board in a few years, but I'm Angie and a recovering heroin & codeine addict.
Anyway - I have recently come into contact with a woman who is living with a friend of mine as she has nowhere to stay. She is 40 and 7 months pregnant with her 3rd baby. Her other children are grown and live with their dad...
This woman is hooked on Speed/Tik and it is really really keeping me very unsettled. I have a 10 month old little boy and the images of this woman using when that poor child is in her stomach is literally keeping me up at night.
I know that I should be minding my own business and keeping from judging others, but I am really struggling as my heart is just hurting for this little baby.
I know that you can't get through to someone who is using, but I feel very strongly about this and want to help in some way...
I didn't really know what else to do other than write on here and get some advise from people who are addicts just like me - I've always found so much wisdom here!
Thanks guys,
Angie - ex Angiesa (old username)
Hi - I work with Social Services often and in some places and under clear and dangerous circumstances they will take custody of the mother if she using while pregnant. You could call them anonymously and ask them. You won't have to give any names, not yours, not hers. I would lose sleep over it, too; it's just not fair. Babies born to active addicts have all sorts of problems. I see it in my less fortunate students - some with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, others who were raised in or around crack houses who now have lead paint poisoning, and still others born addicted with neurological issues that follow them for the rest of their lives. Bless you for your big heart and concern.
~MomNMore
~MomNMore
